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Al fresco dining to become the norm on nation’s high streets in Boris Johnson’s bid to level up the UK
Pavement café culture is to become a permanent fixture in a raft of measures announced by the Prime Minister. Inews reports that pavement café culture is to be at the heart of a bid to level up the country and breathe new life into the nation’s high streets, the Prime...
Euro 2020 and warm UK weather drives 40% summer spending increase in pubs and bars
Total consumer spending grew 11.1 per cent in June compared with the same period in 2019, as restrictions eased and Britons socialised more in public settings. Inews reports that spending in pubs and bars rose by almost 40 per cent in June as people flocked to watch...
Hard Rock Café marks 50th anniversary by turning back clock to 1971
The décor, menu and prices rolled back 50 years with some of the original staff serving customers. Silver Surfers reports that diners were served a classic menu of burgers, ribs and cola floats at 1971 prices as London’s Hard Rock Café marked its 50th birthday. Some...
India’s Covid outbreak hits tea industry that supplies world’s cuppas
Production is expected to be hit by 20-25 per cent, with drought-like conditions adding to the problems for this year’s crop. Inews reports that a devastating Covid-19 outbreak coupled with changing climatic conditions has torn through India’s tea industry, with...
‘Sustainable but affordable’ Dutch restaurant The Seafood Bar to launch first restaurant in UK
‘We fell in love with London a long time ago, and we’re very excited we’ve finally arrived’. Inews reports that a family run fishmongers and restaurant group from The Netherlands famous for its “sustainable” ethos and long waiting lines will launch its first UK site...
Whisky gets ‘age verification service’ to fight against fakes
A deal has been signed between the University of Glasgow and Everledger, a technology company that makes tamper-free bottle caps. Inews reports that the world’s first age verification service for whisky has been created through a partnership between Scottish academics...
Binge drinking among over-50s rising amid pandemic, says UK charity
Survey suggests nearly one in four may be at high risk or possibly dependent on alcohol. Inews reports that before lockdown, Carole, 55, would go weeks without drinking before embarking on days of binging on wine. Since March, however, she has been drinking four...
Covid-19: Drinkers in tier two ‘could order Scotch egg’ as substantial meal
Drinkers in tier two areas of England could order a Scotch egg with their pint to keep in line with post-lockdown rules, a cabinet minister has said. BBC News reports that under new restrictions from Wednesday, pubs in those high risk areas can only open if they...
This year’s top supermarket mince pies have been announced – and the winner may surprise you
Tasters have been casting their verdicts after sampling the different Christmas food offerings from 13 supermarkets. Silver Surfers reports that supermarkets at opposite ends of the price spectrum have had their products named best buys for the festive season in an...
Pumpkin farmers are reporting roaring sales as people fall in love with the versatile squash
This autumn in particular pumpkin-picking has emerged as a Covid-safe outdoor activity for families. It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 has been a catastrophic year for plenty of industries. However, Inews reports that one group of people celebrating this autumn...
How Britain’s allotment keepers have been feeding food banks through lockdown
A network of food groups in communities in London, Manchester and beyond have been providing fresh produce to those in need. Inews reports that more than 50 allotment groups across Britain donated tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables to struggling food banks over...
English vineyards expect vintage year thanks to the ‘right weather in the right order’
Sunny spring, wet August and Indian summer combine to result in an early grape harvest. Inews reports that an early spring heatwave, refreshing August rain and a mini heat wave this month had led to a vintage year for England’s wine producers who believe they will...